Many royal watchers and fans dream of
coming face-to-face with a member of the British Royal Family but
there is likely a lot of uncertainty about how to act and what to
do when and if that dream finally comes true. If you’ve ever found
yourself wondering whether or not to curtsey, what to say or what
to do if something goes wrong, Lucy Hume, associate director at
Debrett’s – an acknowledged…
It’s the cake that keeps on giving. The
flower strewn bake that took centre stage at the wedding of the
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on April 29th 2011 still makes its
presence felt with slices of it popping up at auction with what
seems like an almost metronomic…
The Wedding Dresses of Princess Anne
7th May 2018
Princess Anne, the Princess Royal, was
the first of the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh’s children to wed and
she was also the first to contract a second marriage. For both
ceremonies, she chose striking outfits which would take their own
places in royal wedding history. Anne’s First Wedding Dress All
modern royal brides have an input into the design of their dress
and, as you would expect from a…
The relationship of Henry VIII to the
death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth of York, raises possible
interesting psychological theories about his behaviour towards the
six women he later married. These are fascinating to suggest, but
will only ever remain speculative…
Some royal wedding dresses stand the test
of time, others are always very much of the era they were worn but
some are such instant hits that they take on a fame all of their
own. The gown worn by the Queen’s only sister, Princess Margaret,
for her wedding to photographer…
Phoebe Barton reviews ‘Prince Harry’s
Story: Four Royal Weddings’ which aired on ITV on Thursday evening.
With Prince Harry’s wedding to Meghan Markle fast approaching, ITV
aired a fascinating one-off documentary last night all about the
Prince’s life so far. The…
The BBC has announced that Huw Edwards
will lead coverage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding
later this month. Mr Edwards, who is the BBC’s lead news presenter,
will be joined by newsreader Kirsty Young and
broadcaster Dermot O’Leary as co-presenters. Mrs…
Queen Victoria's Gothic Ruin at Frogmore
3rd May 2018
Like other small and private buildings
that exist in the grounds of Queen Victoria’s residences, such as
the Garden Cottage at Balmoral, each is unique, enabling us to gain
a personal glimpse into the Queen’s domestic world, her daily
pursuits and interests. Another such building is the Gothic Ruin at
Frogmore, used by Queen Victoria, but which in contrast to the
others, was not in fact built…

